All of the 2025 NFL schedule release news, rumors, and dates for the Detroit Lions.
We’ll soon know the entirety of the Detroit Lions ’ 2025 schedule. This week, the NFL is rolling out the schedule with leaks and news every day , culminating in the full release at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 14.
When it comes to the Lions, we already know their 2025 opponents . That is no surprise for anyone. They play the NFC North twice, the NFC East, the AFC North, and three first-place teams from last year after winning their division in 2024. Here’s a full list of the home and away split:
Home: Bears, Packers
, Vikings, Cowboys, Giants, Browns
, Steelers
, Buccaneers
Away: Bears, Packers, Vikings, Eagles, Commanders, Ravens, Bengals, Rams, Chiefs
On its surface, it looks like a tremendously difficult schedule. In fact, by last year’s record, it’s the second-hardest schedule in football. That’s likely why, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Lions’ total wins odds are set at just 10.5, despite winning 15 games last year . (No surprise: fans are still taking the over )
We also know a few other facts about the Lions’ schedule, and we will continue to update this post with both the latest news and a full list of Detroit’s announced games already at the bottom of the page.
Latest Lions schedule news:
- “Every network wants the Lions”
- We knew the Lions would not be playing any International games, and now it’s official with the confirmed list of NFL 2025 International games announced
- Lions’ Thanksgiving opponents are down to six candidates
- Lions WILL NOT open the NFL season against Eagles on Thursday night
Lions 2025 schedule leaks:
Week 1 — (won’t be Eagles)
Week 2 —
Week 3 —
Week 4 —
Week 5 —
Week 6 —
Week 7 —
Week 8 —
Week 9 —
Week 10 —
Week 11 —
Week 12 —
Week 13 — (Thanksgiving — won’t be Cowboys or Bears)
Week 14 —
Week 15 —
Week 16 —
Week 17 —
Week 18 —